Purple Milkweed
Asclepias purpurascens
This perennial typically has stout, upright stems with heavy, pointed, dark green leaves. Tiny, deep rose-pink flowers appear in many-flowered umbels that attract all kinds of pollinators, most notably Monarch butterflies and their larvae.
Plant Type : Perennial |
Sun Exposure : Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade |
Soil Moisture : Medium-Dry, Medium, Wet-Medium |
Mature Height : 2-3' |
Bloom Time : June, July |
Bloom Color : Purple |
Additional Features : Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Pollinators |